Jewelry

TECHNICAL MANUAL 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2

2 Regulatory and Labelling Requirements

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3 Laboratory Testing Testing Program Testing Protocol and Prices Children's Jewelry Adult Jewelry

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4 Inspection Criteria

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5 Contact Information

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6 Appendix A Forms Test Request Form

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7 Appendix B Reference Material 43

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Introduction This manual provides details on the technical requirements for Hudson’s Bay Company banners -

Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. This manual is

for all domestic and direct import suppliers of private or captive branded products. The purpose of

the manual is for our jewelry suppliers to understand performance and safety standards. We are

committed to providing quality merchandise that is current and exclusive for our customers. We

also value our relationships with suppliers to commit to our high standard of quality assurance that

ultimately will support business, reduce the number of claims, and promote sales. Copies of this

manual and all other related documents can be found on Intertek (ITS) website, by using the

following ID login and password:

This Jewelry Technical Manual provides details on mandatory Regulatory, Labelling and Lab testing

requirements. Lab testing takes place at the Pre-Production stage. Please ensure you have copies of the

following manuals:

1. Social Compliance 2. Shipping & Logistics

https://getprotocol.intertek.com/Hbc/default.aspx

User ID: LT\bd.Hbcvendor

P/W: int0235

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Requirements for Duty Paid Landed (DPL) Vendors for Private and Captive Branded

Merchandise

It is the responsibility of the duty paid landed (DPL) vendors or domestic vendors for private and

captive branded merchandise, where vendors are the importers of record, to ensure the merchandise

conforms to the Canadian and U. S. Consumer Product Regulations and meets HBC, L & T, Saks

Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH private and captive brand standards.

DPL vendors are required to get their product laboratory tested by our nominated laboratory,

Intertek Services (ITS). Private branded merchandise cannot be shipped to stores without a valid

and passing ITS laboratory test report. Detailed lab testing requirements are listed in this manual

and can also be obtained by contacting your nearest ITS laboratory location or from ITS website at

the above link. Laboratory testing is vendor paid.

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CHAPTER 2

Regulatory and

Labelling

Requirements

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his section outlines the applicable regulatory requirements for jewelry. HBC, L&T and

SAKS rely on vendors to be well versed with current industry and regulatory requirements

for their respective product categories. It is the vendor’s responsibility to fully comprehend

and accurately interpret the information provided in this manual. We expect the vendors to contact

the applicable regulatory bodies and trade associations for any required clarification on the laws and

regulations.

LABELLING REQUIREMENTS The vendor is responsible for labelling and packaging of their products. It is important that the vendor is aware of these requirements. Marking Of Imported Articles: All products imported into the U.S. and Canada must conform to Country of Origin Marking regulations. These regulations require that every article of foreign origin (or its container) imported into the U.S. or Canada be marked in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly, and permanently as the nature of the article (or its container) will permit, in such a manner as to indicate to an ultimate purchaser in English and French, the name of the country of origin of the article at the time of importation. For more information please visit Customs and Border Protection (CBP) web site for US and Canada. 19 CFR 134, Country of Origin Marking

Marking of Imported Goods Regulations Canada Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act Jewelry products in Canada are subject to the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and Fair

Packaging and Labeling act will apply in US.

The regulations require the below information on the label: - Dealer’s Identity: Manufacturer or Distributor’s Name and Place of Business (city and postal

code). - Product Identity and Net quantity on Principal Display Panel (PDP) for pre-packaged items

For Canada, the label must be in both English and French in letters no smaller than 1.6 mm and the English and French information must appear in the same font size and prominence. French is required on all product labeling and packaging and anything that is written in English must also be in French. The French inscriptions cannot be smaller than those in English language and must be flawless. Consumer Packaging and labeling Act: www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-38

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Precious Metals Marking Any imported items containing gold, silver, platinum or palladium must be properly marked in

accordance with the Precious Metals Marking Act and Regulations, which is enforced by the Competition

Bureau of Canada. The below link has a listing of the commonly permitted quality marks that must

be indicated on precious metal articles.

Precious Metal Marking Act and Regulations: http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/01234.html

California Proposition 65 – Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986

Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986. The Proposition was intended by its authors to protect California citizens and the State’s drinking water sources from chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and to inform citizens about exposure to such chemicals. For more information, please refer to Proposition 65

REGULATORY TESTING REQUIREMENTS USA Children’s Jewelry The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (“CPSIA”) enacted in 2008 regulates specific substances in children’s products. The CPSIA sets limits for lead content and phthalates in children’s products. A children’s product is defined as a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children aged 12 years or younger. With respect to children’s jewelry, Section of the CPSIA, restricts children’s products, including children’s jewelry, and components of children’s jewelry, to a lead content limit of 100 parts per million (ppm.) In addition, the use of paint or surface coating on children’s jewelry must not exceed a lead content limit of 90 ppm. Certificates and Mandatory Third-Party Testing for Children’s Product Conformity Certificate The US law (CPSIA) requires that each import (and domestic manufacturer) shipment be "accompanied" by the required certificate called Conformity Certificate. Certificate must include all applicable CPSC rules, standards, bans, or regulations. Under the Commission's rule for products manufactured overseas, the certificate must be issued by the importer. For products produced domestically, the certificate must be issued by the U.S. manufacturer. The importer or U.S. manufacturer is required to "furnish" the certificate to its distributors and retailers. CPSIA also requires the manufacturers or importers of children’s products (age 12 years or younger) to certify that the products comply with all relevant product safety standards by issuing a children’s product certificate supported by tests performed by a CPSC-accepted third party testing laboratory that has been accredited.

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Tracking Label Products for Children 12 years of age or under require a tracking label. The tracking label must contain information that will enable the manufacturer to ascertain the location and date of production of the product and cohort information (including the batch, run number, or other identifying characteristic) and any other information determined by the manufacturer to facilitate ascertaining the specific source of the product by reference to those marks. Appendix B of this manual contains reference material for setting up a tracking label. For detailed information on Children Jewelry requirements in US please visit CPSC’s FAQs - Certification and Third-Party Testing

CANADA Children’s Jewelry There are specific requirements under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) for children's jewelry.

Children's jewelry is jewelry that is manufactured, sized, decorated, packaged, advertised or sold in a manner that appeals primarily to children under 15 years of age but does not include merit badges, medals for achievement or other similar objects normally worn only occasionally. Children's jewelry is subject to the safety requirements specified in the Children's Jewellery Regulations under the CCPSA. For the purpose of the Regulations, jewelry is understood to be an ornamental item intended for regular wear on the body or on clothing or clothing accessories. (Section 1 of the Children's Jewellery Regulations)

Lead Content Requirements

The Children's Jewellery Regulations prohibit the import, advertising or sale in Canada of children's jewelry if the jewelry contains more than 600 mg/kg total lead or more than 90 mg/kg migratable lead. Both the total and the migratable limits must be complied with. The limits are applied to underlying material of a children's jewellery component that has a protective or decorative surface coating. The underlying material is considered similarly hazardous because a child could suck or chew the coating off and gain access to it. These lead content limits also apply to children's jewelry components, such as beads, which are sold separately or in jewelry-making kits for children. (Section 3 of the Children's Jewellery Regulations)

Cadmium Content Requirements

Children's jewelry containing high levels of cadmium may pose a health risk to children who ingest the substance through sucking or swallowing the jewelry. In October 2010, Health Canada issued a request that industry immediately stop the production, importation and sale of children's jewelry made with the intentional use of cadmium or cadmium-containing materials. In July 2011, Health Canada published a Proposed Guideline for Cadmium in Children's Jewellery document on its website, asking for stakeholder comments on the proposed allowable level of 130 mg/kg total cadmium. The Guideline can be found online at:

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/legislation/consultation/_2011cadmium/draft-ebauche-eng.php

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For detailed information on Children’s Products in Canada please visit Health Canada’s: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/indust/toys-jouets/index-eng.php

NOTE - The regulatory requirements information provided above for Canada and USA is for reference only. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure that they frequently check and comply with all updated regulations and requirements depending on the type of product

and styling.

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CHAPTER 3

Laboratory

Testing

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aboratory testing is a key requirement at the pre-production stage for HBC, L&T, Saks Fifth

Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH private branded merchandise.

Intertek Testing Services (ITS) is our nominated agency to conduct 3rd party laboratory testing.

Testing is vendor/factory paid.

HBC, L&T, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH have created test standards and

protocols for suppliers of private branded jewelry merchandise. In addition, we expect vendors to

have their own performance and safety standards that are comparable to or exceed these standards.

Vendors are required to make their factories/manufacturing facilities aware of HBC, L&T, Saks

Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Jewelry standards and factories are to ensure that

the merchandise meet or exceed these standards before shipment.

Vendor to resolve any quality issues before bulk production if there is a failed test report from

Intertek lab. Vendor is to re-submit the samples to Intertek Lab to conduct re-testing on the failed

parameters. Vendor will reference the original failed report number on the re-testing Test Request

Form (TRF).

After lab testing on Pre-production sample has passed, the vendor may proceed to bulk production.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities outlined below are divided by stakeholders and are to be carried out at different development and production stages: Vendor’s Responsibilities: Vendor is to provide a correctly completed Test Request Form (TRF) and it must accompany all

sample submissions to the designated laboratory at preproduction stage.

- Vendor is responsible for the quality and performance of trims and notions.

- Pre-production testing is required before actual production begins. Pre-production sample must incorporate actual bulk materials, trims and notions.

- Vendors provide the required number of samples (as detailed in the test protocol) to the nearest Intertek lab at the earliest possible stage with completed TRF. Insufficient sample size and incomplete TRF may delay lab testing.

Lab’s Responsibilities:

- Fast Turnaround Time and conducts tests in accordance with HBC, L&T , Saks Fifth

Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH test protocols and regulatory requirements as

applicable

- At the conclusion of testing, ensure the test is rated overall as “Pass or Fail”

- Conduct accurate and reliable tests

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- Promptly sends test results to Agents (if applicable) and Vendors and upload the test results

onto the ITS provided web based tool called “Datalink”.

- Intertek is to retain the tested specimen on behalf of HBC, L&T, Saks Fifth Avenue and

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH as per specified retention timelines.

Li & Fung’s Responsibilities (for Li & Fung managed vendors): - Li & Fung must clearly communicate and present appropriate product standard to the

suppliers/manufactures and get their agreement to adhere to the standard before confirming

the order.

Testing frequency for repeat orders For repeat or automatic replenishment orders, product will be tested as follows:

- If there is no change in colors, styles, factory, raw material used and source of raw material the original lab test can be used for a year for repeat shipments.

- If the automatic replenishment runs for more than one (1) year, the vendor will provide a new test.

- If there is a change in the country of origin or raw material supplier, a new test will be required.

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Hbc protocol category: Jewelry

Hbc test protocol number: Jewelry # 02 Protocol Category: Item: Children's jewelry HBC Vendor Section: Test managed by vendor (Not part of HBC packaged testing) Test # Test Test method Requirements

2.1 Pre-packaged

Product

Consumer Packaging and

Labeling Act, R.S. 1985, c.

C-38 and Regulations,

C.R.C., c. 417

The net quantity declaration shall present on

Principal Display Panel (PDP) in English and

French, metric units.

The numerical quantity shall be bold type with

letter height based on the size of PDS (Principal

Display Surface - X):

Size of PDS Minimum

letter height

X ≤ 32 cm2 (5 in

2) 1.6 mm (1/16

in)

32 cm2 < X ≤ 258

cm2 (40 in

2)

3.2 mm(1/8

in)

258 cm2 < X ≤ 645

cm2 (100 in

2)

6.4 mm (1/4

in)

645 cm2 < X ≤

25.8 dm2 (400 in

2)

9.5 mm (3/8

in)

25.8 dm2 (400 in

2)

< X

12.7 mm (1/2

in)

All other information in the net quantity declaration

(i.e. units of measurement statements,

abbreviations, symbols, etc.) shall be shown in

minimum 1.6 mm letter height.

Product identification shall be shown on Principal

Display Panel (PDP) in English and French,

minimum 1.6 mm letter height.

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Dealer’s name and principal place of business

(address) shall be shown on any part of label

except bottom, English or French, minimum 1.6

mm letter height.

For imported goods, the name and address of the

dealer outside Canada or

the name and address of Canadian dealers shall

be preceded by “imported by” (“importé par”) or

“imported for” (“importé pour”), unless a statement

of geographic origin is located immediately

adjacent to the name and address of a Canadian

dealer, and shown with letter height at least as

large as those used in the declaration of the

Canadian dealer’s principal place of business.

2.2 The Language of

Inscription

(mandatory in

Quebec)

The Charter of French

Language, Title I, Chapter

VII, Clause 51

&

Regulations adopted

under the Charter of

French Language

Every inscription on the following shall be drafted

in French,

- product

- product container or wrapping

- document or object supplied with it (e.g.

directions for use, warranty certificates)

No inscription in another language may be given

greater prominence than that in French.

For exceptions, check the following webpage:

http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dyn

amicSearch/telecharge.php?type=3&file=/C_11/C1

1R9_A.HTM

2.3 Country of Origin Customs Tariff, Marking of

Imported Goods

Regulations, SOR/94-10

The country of origin marking of Non-NAFTA

imported goods shall be present in English or

French.

2.4 Precious Metals

Jewelry

Precious Metals Marking

Act and

Regulations

Shall comply with the requirements.

Lab Section: Testing conducted by ITS lab (Part of HBC package testing) Test # Test Test method Requirements

2.5 Total Lead in Surface

Coating

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, Surface Coating Materials Regulations, Section 7.2 / 7.3

Shall not exceed 0.009% (90ppm) total lead.

Composite testing of up to 3 colors is allowed. In

the event of failure, lab will issue failed report to

vendor and Hbc. Lab will only conduct individual

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color testing if it is requested by Hbc or vendor.

2.6 Lead Contents Children’s Jewellery

Regulations

Must not contain more than 600 mg/kg of lead, not

more than 90 mg/kg of which may be migratable

lead.

2.7 Cadmium Content in

Children Jewelry

Industry Guide to

Children’s Jewelry ,

Health Canada /

Product Recalls

Shall not exceed 130 mg / kg.

2.8 Attachment Strength In-house Method All components shall not be detached or broken

when subjected to the tension test of 10 lbs FOR

10 seconds

2.9 Metal Edges With Reference to

Canada Consumer

Product Safety Act,

Toys Regulations,

Section 8

Shall not reveal hazards associated with exposed

metal edges. All edges shall be folded back or

sprayed with or dipped in paint or otherwise treated

in order to eliminate all sharpness and burrs.

2.10 Wire Frames With Reference to

Canada Consumer

Product Safety Act,

Toys Regulations,

Section 9

Shall not reveal hazards from exposed sharp ends

on wire frames or structures, prior to or following

reasonably foreseeable use. All wires ends shall be

covered, turned in or turned back.

2.11 Plastic Edges With Reference to

Canada Consumer

Product Safety Act,

Toys Regulations,

Section 10 (Modified)

Shall not reveal hazards associated with exposed

sharp edges through reasonably foreseeable use

2.12 Glass, and Wood With Reference to

Canada Consumer

Product Safety Act,

Toys Regulations,

Section 11, and 12

Shall have all edges and corners of the glass

smoothly finished

2.13 Fasteners With Reference to

Canada Consumer

Product Safety Act,

Toys Regulations,

Section 13

Shall note reveal hazards associated with fasteners

such as nails, staples, wood screws, threaded

bolts, upholstery type fasteners, etc

2.14 Band Tensile

Strength (silicone

rubber type products)

Tensile Test Shall withstand minimum force of 25 lb for 10

seconds (if fail, report failure force )

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Additional test if applicable with additional testing cost

2.15 Textile Flammability

(jewelry with textile

fibers)

CCPSA

Textile Flammability

Regulations

(SOR/2011-22)

CAN/CGSB-4.2

No.27.5-2008

Plain Fabric: Test with a flame spread time of at

least 3.5 seconds

Raised Fabric: Test with a flame spread time of at

least 4.0 seconds

Bedding Items: Test with a flame spread time of at

least 7.0 seconds

2.16 Upholstered and

Stuffed Articles Label

Ontario Regulation

218/01 for Upholstered

and Stuffed Articles

under the Technical

Standards and Safety

Act, 2000

Quebec Regulation

Respecting Stuffing and

Upholstered and Stuffed

Articles

The Public Health Act of

Manitoba, C.C.S.M. c.

P210

Bedding, Upholstered

and Stuffed Articles

Regulation

Upholstered articles shall have a label in the

required format, securely affixed in a conspicuous

location to the stuffed article.

Labels must be made of a white durable fabric with

black printing and shall declare filling materials by

generic name in descending order based on the

volume of each filling material.

2.17 Nickel Release

(products with hypo

allergenic claims)

With Reference to

European Regulation

(EC) No. 1907/2006,

REACH Annex XVII

Item 27 / EN

12472:2005 / EN

1811:2011

In all post assemblies which are inserted into

pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human

body unless the rate of nickel release from such

post assemblies is less than 0.2 μg / cm2 / week

(migration limit).

The rate of nickel release from the parts of these

products coming into direct and prolonged contact

with the skin should be less than 0.5 μg / cm² /

week.

2.18 Small Part With Reference to

ASTM F963-11

Products intended for children under 3 years old

shall have no original small parts, or small parts as

determined by 16 CFR 1501.

Products intended for children from 3 years old to

less than 6 years old shall include a choking

warning if the product has as-received small

part(s).

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Sample size

4 samples for basic package test. Sample to be submitted with final packaging and instruction manual. Contact Hbc tech. if any further info, needed

Test Cost US $ Remarks

Hbc test package Testing from

2.5 to 2.14

162 Price only includes one component

for lead / cadmium evaluations

2.15 Textile Flammability 33 per fabric 15” x 15”

2.16 Upholstered and Stuffed

Articles Label

18 -

2.17 Nickel release 140 per result 6 pieces (each >2.5 cm)

2.18 Small Part 30 1 Piece

Additional US regulatory test for "SAKS and Lord & Taylor" with additional testing cost

Test # Test Test method Requirements

2.19 One Time Use

Products

Fair Packaging and

Labeling Act

OR

All Other Products

Uniform Packaging

and Labeling

Regulations

F.P. & L. Act

(16 CFR 500)

OR

NIST Uniform Laws and

Regulations Handbook

130

Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name &

address (city, state & zip)

Product Identification

Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in

terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical

count, or combination so as to give accurate

information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S.

and metric units).

2.20 Country of Origin

Marking

19 CFR 134.11 Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently,

and in comparable size and close proximity to any

mention of country other than country in which the

article was manufactured or produced. Must be

visible at point of purchase.

2.21 Tracking Labels for

Children’s Products

Consumer Product

Safety

Improvement Act of

A permanent and distinguishing mark on the

product and its packaging, to the extent

practicable, enabling the manufacturer and

purchaser to ascertain the name of the

manufacturer or private labeler, location and date of

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2008

(Public Law 110-314)

production of the product.

Note: Effective August 14, 2009

The CPSC has not issued implementing

guidance as to the size, location and format of

the tracking label. However, the requirement to

provide tracking information is mandatory

regardless of whether the CPSC provides such

guidance after the effective date.

2.22 Jewelry Label Claims

(If applicable)

16 CFR 23 / Visual

Check

Shall not contain any illustration which is unfair or

deceptive to use, as part of any advertisement,

packaging material, label, or other sales promotion

matter, any visual representation, picture, televised

or computer image, illustration, diagram, or other

depiction which, either alone or in conjunction with

any accompanying words or phrases,

misrepresents the type, kind, grade, quality,

quantity, metallic content, size, weight, cut, color,

character, treatment, substance, durability,

serviceability, origin, preparation, production,

manufacture, distribution, or any other material

aspect of an industry product.

Report claims that are regulated by 16 CFR 23.

NOTE: Manufacturer shall be responsible for

the conformity of the cited regulation regarding

deception of misrepresent claims.

2.23 Warning Statement -

Total Lead content

(For children product

- mandatory in state

of Illinois)

[Children product =

Jewelry / painted toy

intended for children

under the age of 12 &

child care article,

facilitates sleep,

relaxation, feeding,

help sucking /

teething, under age

of 6]

Public Health

(410 ILCS 45/1)

the Lead Poisoning

Prevention Act

The total lead content in accessible component part

that is more than 0.004% (40ppm) but less than the

federal limit by total weight of the accessible

components (before and after use and abuse test)

on Toy (with external coatings) for children aged

under 12, Child Care Articles for aged below 6, and

Children’s Jewelry of aged under 12, shall bears a

warning statement that indicates that at least one

component part of the item contains Lead. The

warning statement for items shall contain at least

the following:

“WARNING: CONTAINS LEAD.

MAY BE HARMFUL IF EATEN OR CHEWED.

COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS.”

The statement shall be (Compliance with 16 CFR

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1500.121 adopted under the FHSA constitutes

compliance with the following labeling requirement):

- located in a prominent place on the item or on the

label on the immediate container of the item or

package such that consumers are likely to see the

statement under retail conditions

- conspicuous and not obscured by other written

matter; legible

- contrast with the typography, layout and color of

the other printed matter

2.24 Toxic Elements in Packaging Components

TPCH Shall comply with TPCH in those states in the US

with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg

and hexavalent Cr ≤ 100ppm.

In lieu of testing, a guarantee letter can be submitted by the vendor for record.

2.25 Lead Content of

Accessible

Component Part

Consumer Product

Safety Improvement Act

of 2008

(Public Law 110-314)

Any part of the product shall not contain more lead

than the following limit (total lead content by

weight).

- 0.01% (100ppm)

2.26 Cadmium Content in

Children’s Jewelry

US Congress Bill HB

5040 “Cadmium-Safe

Kids Act”

PA 096-1379

(For Illinois State)

Jewelry intended for children under the age of 12,

shall have no paint, surface coating or accessible

substrate that exceeds 75ppm (0.0075%) cadmium,

tested based on ASTM F963 Soluble Heavy Metals

test method.

Note: Effective Manufactured after July 1, 2011

US Bill SF 2510

(For Minnesota State)

Jewelry intended for children under the age of 6,

shall have no surface coating or accessible metal

or plastic substrate that exceeds 75ppm (0.0075%)

cadmium, tested based on ASTM F963 Soluble

Heavy Metals test method.

Note: Effective January 1, 2011 for

manufacturers and wholesalers; March 1, 2011

for retailers

US Bill HB 5314

(For Connecticut State)

Jewelry intended for children under the age of 12,

shall have no component that contains in excess of

75ppm (0.0075%) total cadmium.

Note: Effective July 1, 2014

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Law of Maryland Chapter 578 Section 6-1401 through 6-1404

(HB 145, Session 2011)

Jewelry intended for children under the age of 13,

shall have no component that contains in excess of

0.0075% (75 ppm [mg/kg]) total cadmium, testing

based on Acid digestion.

Note: Effective date July 1, 2012

2.27 Plastic Bag Warning Visual Check

Based on Various State

Laws

If plastic bags with a thickness less than 1 mil and

an opening size ≥ 5” in diameter are present, the

following warning statement shall be printed in a

prominent place on each bag in English, which

appears on both sides (if it doesn’t appear on both

sides, labs should not fail this clause but make a

remark on the report): WARNING: Keep this bag

away from babies and children. Do not use in

cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. The thin film

may cling to nose and mouth and prevent

breathing. This is not a toy. If the total length and

width is > 40”, the warning shall be repeated in 20-

inch intervals. The font size shall adhere to:

Total length and width of bag Font

60 inches or more at least 24 points

40 inches to < 60 inches at least 18 points

25 inches to < 40 inches at least 14 points

less than 25 inches at least 10 points

2.28 Sharp Points /

Edges

16 CFR 1500.48 & 49 Products intended for children shall not exhibit non-

functional sharp points or sharp edges.

2.29 Small Parts 16 CFR 1500.18

(a)(9) / 16 CFR

1501

Products intended for children under 3 shall have no original small parts, or small parts as determined by 16 CFR 1501.

2.30 Flammability of

Solids

16 CFR 1500.44 Shall not exceed the maximum allowable limit of no

greater than 0.1 inches per second.

2.31 Children’s Jewelry RI S. 2482

ASTM F2923-11

Shall comply with the requirements in the ASTM

standard.

Note: Effective Manufactured after Dec 18, 2012

2.32 CA Prop 65

(mandatory in state

California)

Intertek Protocol Consent Judgment of related court cases based on

California Proposition 65.

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2.33 Lead Content in

Jewelry (Mandatory

in state California)

In accordance with

AB 2901

Any new body piercing components must be

compose of the following materials:

1. Surgical implant Stainless Steel

2. Surgical implant grade of Titanium

3. Niobium (Nb)

4. Solid 14 Karat or higher white or yellow

Nickel-free Gold

5. Solid Platinum

6. A dense low-porosity plastic, including but

no limit to, Tygon or PTFE with no intentionally

added Lead

In addition, all jewelry products shall comply with

the requirements as listed in Appendix A.

2.34 Lead Content of

Paints or Similar

Surface Coating

16 CFR 1303

Shall not contain Lead or Lead compounds in which

the Lead content is in excess of 0.009% by weight

of the total content (90ppm).

Composite testing of up to 3 colors is allowed. In

the event of failure, lab will issue failed report to

vendor and Hbc. Lab will only conduct individual

color testing if it is requested by Hbc or vendor.

Sample size

Minimum 2 pcs.

If a set of more than one pcs is submitted, only one representative sample in one size and

color need to be tested. Please contact Hbc tech. if any further info, needed.

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Test Cost

US $ Remarks

2.19 to 2.23, 2.27 Labeling

Review

35

2.24 Toxic Elements in

Packaging Components

41 per result 0.5 g per packaging material or

valid document

2.25 Lead Content of Accessible

Component Part

24 per result 0.5 g

2.26 Cadmium Content in

Children’s Jewelry

24 per result 0.5 g

2.28 Sharp Points / Edges 36 1 pc

2.29 Small Parts 30 1 pc

2.30 Flammability of Solids 21 1 pc

2.31 Children’s Jewelry (ASTM

F2923-11)

On quote Subject to actual sample

2.32 CA Prop 65 On quote Subject to actual sample

2.33 Lead Content in Jewelry 24 per result 0.5 g

2.34 Lead Content of Paints or

Similar Surface Coating

24 per result 0.5 g of coating

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Hbc protocol category: Jewelry

Hbc test protocol number: Jewelry # 04 Protocol Category: Item: Adult's Jewelry Vendor Section: Test managed by vendor (Not part of HBC packaged testing) Test # Test Test method Requirements

4.1 Precious Metals

Jewelry

Precious Metals

Marking Act and

Regulations

Shall comply with the requirements.

Lab Section: Testing conducted by ITS lab (Part of HBC package testing) Test # Test Test method Requirements

4.2 Pre-packaged

Product (note product

with a hang tag alone

is not considered to

be a pre-packaged

product)

Consumer Packaging

and Labeling Act, R.S.

1985, c. C-38 and

Regulations, C.R.C., c.

417

The net quantity declaration shall present on

Principal Display Panel (PDP) in English and

French, metric units.

The numerical quantity shall be bold type with letter

height based on the size of PDS (Principal Display

Surface - X):

Size of PDS Minimum

letter height

X ≤ 32 cm2 (5 in

2) 1.6 mm (1/16

in)

32 cm2 < X ≤ 258

cm2 (40 in

2)

3.2 mm(1/8

in)

258 cm2 < X ≤ 645

cm2 (100 in

2)

6.4 mm (1/4

in)

645 cm2 < X ≤

25.8 dm2 (400 in

2)

9.5 mm (3/8

in)

25.8 dm2 (400 in

2)

< X

12.7 mm (1/2

in)

All other information in the net quantity declaration

(i.e. units of measurement statements,

abbreviations, symbols, etc.) shall be shown in

minimum 1.6 mm letter height.

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Product identification shall be shown on Principal

Display Panel (PDP) in English and French,

minimum 1.6 mm letter height.

Dealer’s name and principal place of business

(address) shall be shown on any part of label

except bottom, English or French, minimum 1.6 mm

letter height.

For imported goods, the name and address of the

dealer outside Canada or

the name and address of Canadian dealers shall be

preceded by “imported by” (“importé par”) or

“imported for” (“importé pour”), unless a statement

of geographic origin is located immediately

adjacent to the name and address of a Canadian

dealer, and shown with letter height at least as

large as those used in the declaration of the

Canadian dealer’s principal place of business.

4.3 Country of Origin Customs Tariff, Marking

of Imported Goods

Regulations, SOR/94-10

The country of origin marking of Non-NAFTA

imported goods shall be present in English or

French.

4.4 The Language of

Inscription

(mandatory in

Quebec)

The Charter of French

Language, Title I,

Chapter VII, Clause 51

&

Regulations adopted

under the Charter of

French Language

Every inscription on the following shall be drafted in

French,

- product

- product container or wrapping

- document or object supplied with it (e.g.

directions for use, warranty certificates)

No inscription in another language may be given

greater prominence than that in French.

For exceptions, check the following webpage:

http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dyna

micSearch/telecharge.php?type=3&file=/C_11/C11

R9_A.HTM

Note: Vendor shall be responsible for the accuracy

of information contained.

4.5 Claim Verifications Per Claim All claims shall be verified for accuracy.

4.6 Use Labeling ITS-M0060 Use/care instructions that are clear and

understandable shall be provided in language

appropriate to destination countries.

4.7 Instructions ITS-M0060 Shall include assembly, use, maintenance, and

safety information as required with no errors or

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spelling mistakes

4.8 Workmanship Visual Check Shall have no components missing, malformed,

and/or fractured.

4.9 Defects Visual Check Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters.

4.10 Sharp Points / Edges With Reference to

CCPSA Toys

Regulations

Shall have no sharp points/edges, other than those

required for function.

4.11 Dimensions(L x W x

H)

Standard Measurement Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims

(if applicable).

4.12 Weight Standard Measurement Report overall weight; shall meet label claims (if

applicable).

4.13 Functionality Actual Use Shall function as intended as received.

4.14 Tensile Strength

(necklace / pendant /

bracelet / anklet)

ITS-M0028 Products shall meet a minimum tensile strength of

3 lbf for bracelets & anklets and attached pendants;

5 lbf for necklaces, regardless of wire diameter or

construction type. Force applied through a 4-inch

diameter mandrel for necklaces and a 2-inch

diameter mandrel for bracelets / anklets.

Perform the tests dry and wet on natural fibers.

4.15 Impact Resistance ITS-M0053 No liberation of any component in 3 drops on vinyl-

clad concrete floor from 3ft height.

Additional test if applicable with additional testing cost

4.16 Stretch & Recovery

(Elastic items only)

ITS-M0028 Minimum 80% recovery after stretching to the size

normally required for putting on. Report stretch.

4.17 Corrosion Resistance

(Metal components)

ASTM B117 (Mod.)

Shall withstand 24 hours in 1% salt spray (fog) with

no major corrosion or visual change. (Mod = 1%

salt spray (fog))

4.18 Colorfastness to

Crocking (textile &

leather)

AATCC 8 or

CAN/CGSB-4.2, No. 22

Textile: Dry- Class 4 minimum

Wet (water)- Class 3 minimum

Leather: Dry- Class 3.0 minimum

Wet (water)- Class 2.5 minimum

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4.19 Colorfastness to

Perspiration (textile &

leather)

AATCC 15 or

CAN/CGSB-4.2, No. 23

Textile: Color change: class 4.0 min.,

Color staining: class 3.0 min;

Leather: Color change class 3.0 min.,

Color staining: class 3.0 min.

4.20 Nickel Release

(products with hypo

allergenic claims)

EN 12472-05 & EN

1811-98;

In all post assemblies which are inserted into

pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human

body unless the rate of nickel release from such

post assemblies is less than 0.2 μg / cm2

/ week

(migration limit).

The rate of nickel release from the parts of these

products coming into direct and prolonged contact

with the skin should be less than 0.5 μg / cm² /

week.

With Reference to European Regulation (EC) No.

1907/2006, REACH Annex XVII

Item 27

4.21 Band Tensile

Strength (silicone

rubber type products)

ITS-M0028 Shall withstand minimum force of 25 lb for 10

seconds (if fail, report failure force )

Sample size

2 samples for basic package test. Sample to be submitted with final packaging and instruction manual. Contact Hbc tech. if any further info, needed

Test Cost US $ Remarks

Hbc test package Testing from

4.2 to 4.18

110

4.17 Corrosion Resistance 41 per result 1 piece

4.18 Colorfastness to Crocking 8 per result 15” x 15”

4.19 Colorfastness to

Perspiration

14 per result 15” x 15”

4.20 Nickel Release 140 per result 6 pieces (each > 2.5 cm2)

4.21 Band Tensile Strength 23 net 1 piece

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Additional US regulatory test for “ SAKS and Lord & Taylor" with additional testing cost

Test # Test Test method Requirements

4.24 One Time Use

Products

Fair Packaging and

Labeling Act

OR

All Other Products

Uniform Packaging

and Labeling

Regulations

F.P. & L. Act

(16 CFR 500)

OR

NIST Uniform Laws and

Regulations Handbook

130

Manufacturer, packer, or distributor’s name &

address (city, state & zip).

It is a client’s requirement to exempt the jewelry on

card from the address requirement, mark the report

with remark but do not fail the clause if address is

absent.

Product Identification

Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in

terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical

count, or combination so as to give accurate

information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S.

and metric units).

4.25 Plastic Bag Warning Visual Check

Based on Various State

Laws

If plastic bags with a thickness less than 1 mil and

an opening size ≥ 5” in diameter are present, the

following warning statement shall be printed in a

prominent place on each bag in English, which

appears on both sides (if it doesn’t appear on both

sides, labs should not fail this clause but make a

remark on the report): WARNING: Keep this bag

away from babies and children. Do not use in

cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. The thin film

may cling to nose and mouth and prevent

breathing. This is not a toy. If the total length and

width is > 40”, the warning shall be repeated in 20-

inch intervals. The font size shall adhere to:

Total length and width of bag Font

60 inches or more at least 24 points

40 inches to < 60 inches at least 18 points

25 inches to < 40 inches at least 14 points

less than 25 inches at least 10 points

4.26 Toxic Elements in Packaging Components

TPCH Shall comply with TPCH in those states in the US

with legislation. Total concentration of Pb, Cd, Hg

and hexavalent Cr ≤ 100ppm.

In lieu of testing, a guarantee letter can be

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submitted by the vendor for record.

4.27 Jewelry Label Claims (If applicable)

16 CFR 23 Shall not contain any illustration which is unfair or deceptive to use, as part of any advertisement, packaging material, label, or other sales promotion matter, any visual representation, picture, televised or computer image, illustration, diagram, or other depiction which, either alone or in conjunction with any accompanying words or phrases, misrepresents the type, kind, grade, quality, quantity, metallic content, size, weight, cut, color, character, treatment, substance, durability, serviceability, origin, preparation, production, manufacture, distribution, or any other material aspect of an industry product. Report claims that are regulated by 16 CFR 23. NOTE: Manufacturer shall be responsible for the conformity of the cited regulation regarding deception of misrepresent claims.

4.28 Lead Content in

Jewelry (Mandatory

in state California)

In accordance with

AB 2901

Any new body piercing components must be

compose of the following materials:

7. Surgical implant Stainless Steel

8. Surgical implant grade of Titanium

9. Niobium (Nb)

10. Solid 14 Karat or higher white or yellow

Nickel-free Gold

11. Solid Platinum

12. A dense low-porosity plastic, including but

no limit to, Tygon or PTFE with no intentionally

added Lead

In addition, all jewelry products shall comply with

the requirements as listed in Appendix A.

4.29 CA Prop 65

(mandatory in state

California)

Intertek Protocol Consent Judgment of related court cases based on

California Proposition 65.

It is a client’s requirement to exempt glass / crystal

from lead testing.

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Sample size

Minimum 1 pc for the basic package of this section if the product is to be sold only in the US;

no extra sample is required if the product is to be sold in both Canada and the US.

If a set of more than one pcs is submitted, only one representative sample in one size and

color need to be tested.

Please contact Hbc tech. if any further info, needed.

Test Cost

US $ Remarks

.4.24 to .4.25 & .4.27 Labeling

Review

18 -

.4.26 Toxic Elements in

Packaging Components

41 per result 0.5 g per packaging material or

valid document

.4.28 Lead Content in Jewelry 24 per result 0.5 g

.4.29 CA Prop 65 On quote Subject to actual sample

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CHAPTER 4

Inspection

Criteria

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re-shipment inspection (PSI) is employed to ensure that products are not shipped unless

all quality requirements have been met. PSI usually takes place at the time of packing (when at least 100

per cent of the shipment is produced and 80 per cent is packed) in accordance with International

Sampling and Inspection by Attribute Method ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993 (formerly known as MIL-STD-

105E).

For HBC, L&T , Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, direct import orders, through

Li & Fung, apart from the suppliers/manufacturers own during production and final inspections, Li

& Fung will conduct inline and pre-shipment inspections.

For direct import, non-Li & Fung, private / captive brand merchandise, HBC, L&T , Saks Fifth

Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH nominated 3rd party agency ITS ( Intertek Services) will be

conducting Pre-shipment inspection. Inspection conducted by ITS (Intertek) will be vendor paid.

For duty paid landed (DPL) vendors or domestic vendors for private and captive branded

merchandise, where vendors are the importers of record, vendor/manufacturer will conduct their

own in-line and final inspection.

In order to schedule an inspection from ITS, the vendor must submit an inspection Request Form

to the inspection agency about 7 to 8 days prior to inspection date. Please contact your nearest ITS

office for more information.

1. ITS Inspector will check records for vendors approved social compliance status and passed lab test reports prior to inspection

2. Once the inspection takes place, the inspection agency will produce an Inspection Report and grade the shipment as either 'pass' or 'fail.' If the shipment passes, the inspection agent will issue a Certificate of Inspection.

3. If the grade is 'fail,' the shipment will be rejected. Rejection does not necessarily mean cancellation: a vendor/factory may request a subsequent inspection after taking remedial action to correct the problems identified.

Inspection Standards

The inspection standard used by HBC, L&T,Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH is

International Sampling and Inspection by Attribute Method ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993, Normal

Inspection Level II. It is the most widely used industry sampling plan and includes sampling sizes

and the criteria for accepting or rejecting the shipment

P

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Lot Size Sample Size Maximum Number Defective Units Allowed

2.5

151-280 32 2

281-500 50 3

501-1,200 80 5

1,201-3,200 125 7

3,201-10,000 200 10

10,001-35,000 315 14

35,001-150,00 500 21

Acceptable Quality Level:

Acceptable quality level (AQL) defines the number of defective units that result in an inspection

either passing or failing. The AQL adopted by HBC, L&T, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth

Avenue OFF 5TH is 2.5 for major and minor defects.

No distinction will be made between products with one or many defects: each defective product is

only counted once. However, zero critical defects will be accepted (Refer to defect classifications

below).

Sampling Plan: Single Sampling

The shipment is accepted or rejected on the basis of one sampling and no additional sampling will

be allowed. No further inspections will be conducted unless corrective actions have been taken as

instructed.

Defect classifications:

A defect is defined as any flaw (major or minor) that is likely to result in customer dissatisfaction,

reduce the usability of the item for its intended purposes, make the item less saleable, or is a

departure from established standards or specifications of the purchase order.

A critical defect is one which could result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using

the product, or a defect that violates legal regulations and the policy is “Zero tolerance” for critical

defects.

Defects in workmanship are classified as “major or minor”.

Major Defect – renders the product unacceptable, affecting the saleability, durability or

appearance to the point where a customer return is justified.

Minor Defect – does not render the product unacceptable to the point of justifying a

customer return. A minor defect does, however, indicate substandard workmanship and

highlights area in need of improvement.

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Inspection criteria:

The inspected units, selected at random, will be closely examined by the nominated inspection agency

that will inspect against specifications and control samples, in respect to the following criteria:

Aesthetic Appearance Colours/Printing Workmanship Labeling Functional Aspects Safety Aspects Specifications

Examples of critical areas for inspectors to pay extra attention to:

Plastic Bag Warning

All plastic bags with an opening in excess of 18cm (7”) in diameter must have the following warning

in English and French:

WARNING: KEEP THIS BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN. DO NOT USE

IN CRIBS, BEDS, CARRIAGES OR PLAYPENS. THE THIN FILM MAY CLING TO

NOSE AND MOUTH AND PREVENT BREATHING. THIS IS NOT A TOY

ATTENTION : GARDER CE SAC HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES BÉBÉS ET DES

ENFANTS. NE PAS LE PLACER DANS UN BERCEAU, UN LIT D’ENFANT, UNE

POUSSETTE OU UN PARC. LA MINCE PELLICULE PEUT ADHÉRER AU NEZ ET

À LA BOUCHE DE FAÇON À EMPÊCHER LA RESPIRATION. CET ARTICLE N’EST

PAS UN JOUET.

Incorrect label information

1. Missing or incorrect country of origin in English and French.

2. Missing stuffed article act label (new material only) for fiber-filled as per Canadian

requirements for certain type of jewelry.(If applicable)

3. Label not in English and French and English and French wording not in the same font size

4. Missing label or label not legible

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Inspection by nominated agency and inspection fee:

For non-Li and Fung, HBC, L&T, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH direct

import purchase orders, the third party nominated agency (ITS) will conduct pre-shipment

inspection, vendor will pay the inspection related fees. The nominated third party inspection

agencies will submit a quote before an inspection. All quotes are based on preferential rates offered

to vendors. Inspection fees in Asia range from $145 to $220 plus incidentals where applicable. ITS

local inspection office can provide a more detailed quote. Contact information can be found in

chapter 5.

China Hong Kong – Inspection agency – Intertek Services (ITS)

Zone 1 - US$145 (including travelling) per man day

(closer to ITS offices – which covers about 3 hours

road transportation.

Zone 2 – US$220 (including travelling) per man day

(far off locations- more than 3 hours road journey trip

from ITS nearest office) only airfare will be charged

separately if applicable.

Asia - (Excluding China and Hong Kong) – Inspection agency – Intertek Services ( ITS)

-US$ 200 per man-day inspection plus travelling.

-No travelling cost if factory is within range of 30 km

of ITS local office area.

-Additional actual travelling cost, if more than 30 km

from nearest ITS office and out of pocket expenses for

inspectors.

North America and Europe Inspection agency – Intertek Services (ITS)

US$ 550 per man-day inspection plus travelling

(As per instructions to ITS has a target to complete the inspection in one man-day however if an inspection needs more than one man-day

depending upon size of the shipment quantities and factory location, ITS will get a pre-approval from HBC or L&T or Saks Fifth Avenue

and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH to extend the inspection. ITS will provide inspection cost quotation to the vendor prior to conducting the

inspection.)

Inspection Report & Inspection Certificate (IC) When a final inspection is completed the inspection agency will release an Inspection Report. The

report will have a pass, fail or pending status. The inspection agency will issue an Inspection

Certificate (IC) for a “Pass” report. In the case of a “Fail” report, the vendor/factory will need to

conduct the applicable corrective action to the goods and then arrange for a re-inspection.

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Appendix J: ITS Inspection Certificate Format 1 2

INSPECTION CERTIFICATE 3 4 MANUFACTURERS/ : SUPPLIERS

NUMBER :

DATE : 5 QUANTITY AND DESCRIPTION : OF MERCHANDISE

6 SHIPMENT : INSPECTION : A routine inspection (insert: Report Number) has been carried out on the above mentioned goods

on the basis of random samples taken out after production and compared against a standard.********** ****************************************************************

CONCLUSION : That the goods inspected comply with the buyer specification *****************************************************************

7 8 PREPARED AND CHECKED BY : 9 FOR INTERTEK TESTING 10 SERVICES HK LTD. - LABTEST 11 12 13 14 15 16 ____________________________ 17 GENERAL MANAGER 18 INSPECTION DIVISION 19 20 21 22 23 Routine Inspection of goods by Buyers prior to shipment shall not constitude a waiver of Sellers’ responsibility 24 which continues until the ultimate acceptance of the goods by the oversea consignees or their clients and it is 25 agreed that no time limit is set for the presentation of claims, if any, to Sellers. 26 27

Example of Inspection Certificate

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CHAPTER 5

Contact

Information

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Key Contacts –HBC, L&T, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF

5TH

Hudson’s Bay Company

8925 Torbram Road Brampton Ontario L6T 4G1 Phone 905.792.4400 Fax905.595.7250 www.hbc.com

Lord & Taylor and SAKS LLC

424 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Phone 212.391.5356 Fax212.382.7366 www.lordandtaylor.com

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th 21 Penn Plaza 362 Ninth Avenue, 17th Floor New York, NY 10001 www.saks.com

Mr. David Miller Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing 424 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018

Tel : + 1 212 382 6191 Fax : +1 212 382 7366 e-mail: david_miller@lordandtaylor.com Ms.Maureen Metzinger Sr. Manager of Logistic and Import

Tel : +1 212 391 3560 Fax : +1 212 382 7366

e-mail: maureen_metzinger@lordandtaylor.com

Ms. Amy O’Shea Vice President ,Sourcing Production and QA-Saks Brands Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH 362 Ninth Avenue, 16th Floor New York, NY 10001

Tel : + 1 212 549 1380 Fax : +1 212 320 4702 e-mail: Amy_Oshea@s5a.com Ms. Helene Guinan Director HBC Imports Payable and Customs accounting

Tel : +1 416 216 7544 Fax : +1 416 861 6349 e-mail: helene.guinan@hbc.com

Mr. Neeraj Gupta Director, Technical Design and Quality Assurance

Tel: +1 905 792 4749 Fax:: +1 905 595 7250

e-mail: neeraj.gupta@hbc.com

Ms. Julie Yan Director, Social Compliance

Tel: +1 905 792 4679 Fax : +1 905 595 7250

e-mail: julie.yan@hbc.com

Ms. Barb Pauk Sr. Manager, Packaging and Production

Tel: +1 905 792 5250 Fax:: +1 905 595 7250

e-mail: barb.pauk@hbc.com

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GLOBAL CONTACT:

Zack Khatibi

Intertek Consumer Goods North America

6225 Kenway Dr. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2L3

Tel: 1 905 678 7820

Cell: 1 647 391 7371

Fax: 1 905 678 7131

Email: zack.khatibi@intertek.com

Seemanta Mitra

Intertek Consumer Goods North America

1 Gateway center, Suite 1030

Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (732) 394-5367

Email: seemanta.mitra@intertek.com

FAR EAST:

Vincent Lam Intertek Hong Kong Ltd 10/F Garment Ctr, 576 Castle Peak Road, Kln, Hong Kong Office Tel : (852) 2173 8680 Fax : 852 27443736 e-mail : vincent.lam@intertek.com

Dorothy Lau Intertek Hong Kong Ltd 10/F Garment Ctr, 576 Castle Peak Road, Kln, Hong Kong Office Tel : 852 21738710 Fax : 852 34032486 e-mail : dorothy.lau@intertek.com

HONG KONG Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd. 2/F Garment Centre, 576 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Main Contact Backup Contact

Testing

For Test application and job status Mr Vincent Lam Tel: 852 21738680 Email: vincent.lam@intertek.com

Account Manager: Ms Dorothy Lau Tel: 852 2173 8710 Email: dorothy.lau@intertek.com

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Guangzhou Textile, Garment, Home textile, Jewelry testing Intertek Testing Services (Guangzhou) Ltd 3/F Hengyun Building, 325 Kai Fa Ave, Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District, Guangzhou 510730, China

Main Contact Backup Contact

Testing

Jewelry

Kiki Xie Tel: +86 20 28209368 Fax: 86 20-82089909 Email: kiki.xie@intertek.com

Ms. Penny Peng Tel : 86 20-28209220 Fax : 86 20-82089909 Email : penny.peng@intertek.com

Shanghai Intertek Testing Services Ltd, Shanghai Textile, Garment, Home textile testing 3/F, No. 2 Building, Shanghai Comalong Industrial Park, 889 Yishan Road, Puxi, Shanghai, 200233, China

Main Contact Backup Contact

Testing

Jewelry Ms. Kelly Ke Tel: 86 21 6091-7395 Fax: 86 21 6485-0559 Email: Kelly.ke@intertek.com

Ms. Alice Ma Tel: 86 21 6091-7392 Fax: 86 21 6485-0559 Email: Alice.ma@intertek.com

CSR Ms. Fiona Ji Tel: 86-21-61815304 Fax: 86-21-61815359 E-mail: Fiona.ji@Intertek.com

Back up: Ms. Jaqueline Ni Tel: 86-21-61815315 Fax: 86-21-61815359 E-mail: Jaqueline.ni@intertek.com

Inspection (North&East China)

Ms. Linda Sun Tel: 86 21 6495-6108*5204 Fax: 86 21 6495-0635/34 E-mail: linda.sun@intertek.com

Ms. Tina Liu Tel: 86 21 6181-5742 Fax: 86 21 6181-5394 E-mail: tina.liu@intertek.com

India - Gurgaon Intertek India Private Ltd. 290, Udyog Vihar, Phase II, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122 016, India

Main Contact Backup Contact

Testing

Jewelry Mr. Suresh C.K. T: 91 124 4503411 F: 91 124 4303592 E: suresh.ck@intertek.com

Account Manager: Mr Anirudh Sharma T: 91 124 4503477 F: 91 124 4303592 E: anirudh.sharma@intertek.com Laboratory Manager : Mr Om Prakash T : 91 124 4503432 F : 91 124 4303592 E : omprakash.v@intertek.com

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Thailand Intertek Testing Services (Thailand) Limited 5/1 Phaholyotin, 28 Phaholyotin Road, Bangkok 10900 Thailand

Main Contact Backup Contact

Testing

Home Textile / Jewelry

Mrs. Lamyong Mingsoongnern Tel: 66 2 939-0661 Ext. 813 Fax: 66 2 939-0668 Email: lamyong.mingsoongnern@intertek.com

Ms. Ladtaka Wongwiboonporn Tel: 66 2 939-0661 Ext. 800 Fax: 66 2 939-0668 Email: ladtaka.wongwiboon@intertek.com

SCA Ms. Natthaporn Suwanruangsri Tel: 66 2 939-0661 ext. 403 Fax: 66 2 930-5783 Email: natthaporn.s@intertek.com Ms. Pennaruemon Chara Tel: 66 2 939-0661 ext. 404 Fax: 66 2 930-5783 Email: pennaruemon.chara@intertek.com

Ms. Varapa Srisomboon Tel: 66 2 939-0661 ext. 404 Fax: 66 2 930-5783 Email: varapa.srisomboon@intertek.com

EUROPE: Germany Intertek Consumer Goods GmbH Würzburger Str. 152 90766 Fürth Germany

Main Contact Backup Contact

Testing

Textiles / Jewelry/ Handbags

Mr. Bernd Dannhorn Tel: ++49 911 74075-347 Fax: ++49 911 74075-30 Email: bernd.dannhorn@intertek.com

Ms. Jutta Füger Tel: ++49 911 74075-347 Fax: ++49 911 74075-30 Email: jutta.fueger@intertek.com

Inspection Mr. Gregory Baxter Tel: ++49 911 74075-242 Fax: ++49 911 74075-30 Email: gregory.baxter@intertek.com

Mrs. Annica Grosse Tel: ++49 911 74075-341 Fax: ++49 911 74075-30 Email: annica.grosse@intertek.com

Italy Intertek Testing Services (Italy) s.r.l. Via Barontini 22B- 50018 Scandicci – Florence, Italy NORTH AMERICA AND LATIN AMERICA TESTING LOCATION:

CONTACT ZACK KHATIBI OR SEEMATA MITRA FOR FULL LISTING.

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APPENDIX A

Forms

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Test Request Form

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Test Request Form continued

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APPENDIX B

Reference

Materials

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Scope Category Material Type Requirements

Non Children

Jewelry

(> 6 Years of

Age)

Class I Stainless & Surgical Steels Allow to use

Karat Gold Allow to use

Sterling Silver Allow to use

Platinum Group Metals Allow to use

Natural or Cultured Pearls Allow to use

Glass, Ceramic & Crystal Decorative

Components

Allow to use

Gemstone (Remark #1) Allow to use

Elastic, Fabric, Ribbon, Rope and

String

Allow to use if no intentionally added lead

and listed as a Class II materials

Natural Decorative Materials

Allow to use if no intentionally added lead

and listed as a Class II materials

Adhesives Allow to use

Class II Electroplated Metal 6% Lead by weight

Unplated Metal

1.5% Lead by weight (Not listed as a

Class I material)

Plastic or Rubber 0.02% Lead by weight

Dyes & Surface Coating 0.06% Lead by weight

Class III Any portion of jewelry Non Class I & II materials and 0.06%

Lead by weight

Children Jewelry

( 6 Years of

Age)

(1) A non-metallic material that is a class 1 material and that does not otherwise violate the

requirements of (4)

(2) A non-metallic material that is a class 2 material

(3) A metallic material that is either a class 1 material or contains 0.06% (600 ppm) Lead by

weight

(4) Glass or crystal decorative components that weigh 1.0 gram in total, excluding that

contains 0.02% (200 ppm) Lead by weight and has no intentionally added Lead

(5) Printing ink & ceramic glaze contains 0.06% (600 ppm)Lead by weight

(6) Class 3 material that contains 0.02% (200 ppm) Lead by weight

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Country of Origin Made in Bangladesh Fabriqué au Bangladesh

Made in Belgium Fabriqué en Belgique

Made in Brazil Fabriqué au Brésil

Made in Canada Fabriqué au Canada

Made in China Fabriqué en Chine

Made in Colombia Fabriqué en Colombie

Made in Cambodia Fabriqué au Cambodge

Made in Korea Fabriqué en Corée

Made in Costa Rica Fabriqué au Costa Rica

Made in Czech Republic Fabriqué en République tchèque

Made in Dominican Republic Fabriqué en République dominicaine

Made in El Salvador Fabriqué au Salvador

Made in England Fabriqué en Angleterre

Made in Germany Fabriqué en Allemagne

Made in Guatemala Fabriqué au Guatemala

Made in Haiti Fabriqué en Haïti

Made in Honduras Fabriqué au Honduras

Made in Hong Kong Fabriqué à Hong Kong

Made in India Fabriqué en Inde

Made in Indonesia Fabriqué en Indonésie

Made in Israel Fabriqué en Israël

Made in Italy Fabriqué en Italie

Made in Japan Fabriqué au Japon

Made in Malaysia Fabriqué en Malaisie

Made in Mexico Fabriqué au Mexique

Made in Nicaragua Fabriqué au Nicaragua

Made in Pakistan Fabriqué au Pakistan

Made in Peru Fabriqué au Pérou

Made in Philippines Fabriqué aux Philippines

Made in Portugal Fabriqué au Portugal

Made in Russia Fabriqué en Russie

Made in Singapore Fabriqué à Singapour

Made in Slovakia Fabriqué en Slovaquie

Made in Spain Fabriqué en Espagne

Made in Sri Lanka Fabriqué au Sri Lanka

Made in Switzerland Fabriqué en Suisse

Made in Taiwan Fabriqué à Taïwan

Made in Thailand Fabriqué en Thaïlande

Made in Turkey Fabriqué en Turquie

Made in United States Fabriqué aux États-Unis

Made in USA Fabriqué aux É.-U.

Made in Vietnam Fabriqué au Vietnam

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Tracking Code for Kids Items – HBC, L&T, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF

5TH Products

1) First 5 digits will reference the manufacturing factory.

(This can be 3 initial letters from first word and one letter each from subsequent word. For example: NINGBO SEDNO GARMENT can be NINSG)

2) Next 2 digits will be the ISO code of the country. ( Please refer to below list)

3) Next 6 digits for the production date of the product (021011) would be Feb.10, 2011.

(This date should be related to production batch time frame and provided by vendor. The purpose is for vendor to trace back the production batch. It can be production start date)

4) Next digits (up to four digits) are the batch or lot run number information. This is

required as per the guide lines from US consumer product safety improvement act

(CPSIA).

For textile products with wash care label, the tracking code can be listed on the care label below the HBC/L&T/Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH , CA/RN numbers. For any other products it can be listed on the product or on the packaging. Please see below ISO code list for some countries. Name of the country Code BANGLADESH BD CAMBODIA KH CANADA CA CHINA CN HONGKONG HK INDIA- IN PAKISTAN PK Taiwan TW Thailand TH VIETNAM VN USA US Detailed list of ISO country code can be obtained from following link.

http://www.iso.org/iso/country_names_and_code_elements